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We speak with organizers about upcoming May Day actions. We also speak with filmmakers, Eli and Khalil about their new film Bakoso which was shot in Cuba. Guests: Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Khalil Fantauzzi, Rachel Jackson and Cherry Murphy.
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at upfront@kpfa.org.
Caroline hosts the indefatigable Diane Wilson on her 22nd day of fasting to protect Lavaca Bay from nefarious destruction. End oil exports now… We gather in radio magic to support our team-mate, with telepathic electrolytes, and that her dedication be effective….. “I am risking my life to stop this project because it would destroy my … Continued
Film critic/historian David Thomson discusses his latest book, “A Light in the Dark,” focusing on movie directors, then Berkeley Rep Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer talks about the theatre company’s efforts during the pandemic, and the latest streaming work, “The Waves in Quarantine.” Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Historian Donna Murch, author of this Guardian article, on why—despite the loss in Bessemer—this is a lively time for union organizing. And Ben Burgis, author of Canceling Comedians While the World Burns, on the problems with “cancel culture.” photo: Skyler Gerald via Unsplash
Our planet, our nation, our state: all in a deep, existential, crisis—of water. Robert Glennon joins us to tell us how bad it really is, and what can still be done. PLUS! Raymond, Nat Turner, with new poetry. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Guest: Aviva Chomsky is a professor of history and the coordinator of Latin American Studies at Salem State University. She is the author of several books, including Undocumented, They Take Our Jobs!, and most recently, Central America’s Forgotten History: Revolution, Violence, and the Roots of Migration. Chomsky has been active in the Latin American solidarity and … Continued
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0:08 – Biden’s 100 day speech Steve Phillips (@StevePtweets) is the founder of Democracy in Color, he’s host of the podcast “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips,” and author of the book Brown Is the New White. Ruth Conniff (@rconniff) is editor in chief of the Wisconsin Examiner, a nonprofit newsroom. 0:34 – KPFA News: Two … Continued
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